Dog ID #253447 was impounded by MAS on April 18, 2013 because the residence did not have utilities. The impounding ACO left the owner a notice to comply and spoke with neighbors. Let's be clear from this point forward: MAS knew this dog (and the 3 others impounded with her) had an owner. MAS knew … Continue reading Memphis Pound Gives Compliance Notice to Dog Owner Who Fell Behind on Utility Bills
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SC Shelter That Sent Dogs on Transport with ASPCA Now Selling Weimaraner Stud
Some of you might remember when A Second Chance Animal Shelter in Manning, SC shipped 41 of their dogs off to places that kill pets via the ASPCA. At that time, I made inquiries to A Second Chance, an organization that describes itself as "low to no kill", but they were less than thrilled about … Continue reading SC Shelter That Sent Dogs on Transport with ASPCA Now Selling Weimaraner Stud
Summary of Partial Findings in FL Pound Audit
Between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012, Lake Co Animal Services in FL took in 13,527 animals. A recent audit revealed that 1609 of them remained unaccounted for. The pound's recordkeeping is so slipshod that the species isn't even reliably accurate on any given animal (e.g. cats identified by staff as dogs). The pound … Continue reading Summary of Partial Findings in FL Pound Audit
That Tree Branch Could Be a Schoolbus Full of Kiddies!
One of those "aggressive dogs", per NC state lawmaker Rodney Moore. Wearing a striped sweater. And gyrating. The owner really should get a permit.
Treats on the Internets
NC state lawmaker Rodney Moore proposed a law requiring criminal background checks for owners of Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs and other large breed dogs. Under the bill, owners would have had to take special training courses and pay for an "aggressive dog" permit. The bill died in committee. The money quote:Mr. Moore said he wasn’t sure … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
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Lexington-Fayette AC & C Illegally Oops-Kills Beloved Pet
On the home page of the Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control website, it says "EVERY DAY, the dedicated staff of lfacc... Provides safe shelter and care to stray and homeless animals." Apparently Sunday was not "EVERY DAY" because on Sunday, the KY pound picked up a lost Chihuahua named Peanut and killed him.Saturday night, Peanut … Continue reading Lexington-Fayette AC & C Illegally Oops-Kills Beloved Pet
Journalism Fail: HSUS and AKC are Both Money Grabbers
As always, I want to be clear and this is why I reiterate a point made often on this blog: No one wants to see pets suffer and die in sub-standard conditions. It makes no difference to me whether these dogs are being warehoused for breeding in a "puppy mill" or warehoused for killing in … Continue reading Journalism Fail: HSUS and AKC are Both Money Grabbers
Logan Co: Closing the Barn Door after the Horse has Bolted
The Logan Co pound in WV has been closed for quarantine. A local television station reports that three dogs have tested positive for distemper and volunteers at the pound suspect 17 other dogs have died from the disease recently. Dozens of dogs remain inside the facility: "If they are not laying there dying they are … Continue reading Logan Co: Closing the Barn Door after the Horse has Bolted
CT ACO Charged with Animal Cruelty, Still on the Job
Karen Lombardi is an ACO for the town of Woodbridge, CT. She was recently charged with animal cruelty in connection with a November 2012 incident in which she allegedly hurt a dog. The incident was witnessed by two co-workers who reported it to police: [Kennel worker Karen] Myers told police she was at Woodbridge Animal … Continue reading CT ACO Charged with Animal Cruelty, Still on the Job
